Jill reported on March report from Susan.

• 2026 - 2027 Budget to be finalized next week.
• Line 4030 - represents billing from Q1-2.
• Per pupil does not include April 1 payment.
• Budget freeze/necessary items only status.

Jill reported Draft for 2026 - 2027 school calendar.

• September curriculum night returns.
• Parent teacher conferences November, 12:30 dismissal and March, teacher 1/2 day PD with conferences after.
• Winchester and Torrington holiday/schedule alignment considered.
• New student orientation August 26.
• Last day of school June 9.
• Parent nights included, content/presentations to be set by team.

June 19, EdAdvance Community Room

6:00 pm

No discussion.

Lori Noto reported on Board on Track admin evaluation completion status:

• 1/2 staff
• 1/2 board
• 9 parents
• 25 students
• Goals set based on results
• Feedback important

Sarah Haynes reported on Employee Handbook.

• Bill and Sarah met and updated employee handbook.
• Final policy changes pending communication/confirmation with Mark (lawyer).
• Policy to be submitted to Board at May 2026 meeting.

Jill Johnson reported budget to be presented at next Board meeting.

Sarah Haynes reported on lunch/snack that was provided to staff in April.

• Very appreciated!
• Very well received.
• Teacher Appreciation week May 4 - 8.
• Send ideas to Sarah or Lori.

Jill Johnson reported on enrollment, attendance, and renewal updates:

• Current enrollment is 75.
• Chronic Absenteeism as of March 31 was 52.1% (slight increase from end of February 2026).
• Lori suggested students write letters to legislators re: attendance.
• New student Enrollment Open House held on April 8 was a major success (17 families).
• Current applications on 16/17 families.
• CT State marketing professor working with students came and was impressed.
• TPS employee came and was impressed.
• Grant update: Draper Grant request to apply was accepted. Jill working on gathering materials for application, due May 4.
• DRIP Funding anticipated for May 2026. 
• Updates to renewal and corrective action: On April 1, 2026, the State Board of Education granted ECS a 3-year renewal.
• Fundraising updates: Stuffed Bread fundraiser, May 2026.
• Marketing, Website and Social Media update: Bill and Emma working collaboratively.
• Testamonials added to Website, photos added, networking with Chamber of Commerce.
• Field Trip to Warner Theater.
• Thursday, April 23 NWCT Housing and Innovation Center walk-through with Engineering CCA program.
• Community Groups recommended from marketing Professor, Jill to hold upcoming sessions.
• Vaping Awareness Poster Contest, due to Jill on April 30.

Kali Blakeslee, Greg Skinner, and Jill Johnson reported on school events/initiatives:

• Adventure Ed/Friday Program up and running.
• High Ropes with Wilderness School scheduled for grades 12 and 9.
• Rock Climbing field trip to be held in May, sign-ups forthcoming.
• Overnight Camping Trip in Peoples State Forrest.
• Kayak and Fishing Club returns in May.
• Susan B. Anthony educators teaching SEL lessons.
• Students completing Talking Safety Curriculum for participation in Internship Program.
• April 9 GSA Day of Silence/Break the Silence Rally well attended.
• Attendance incentives week a success.
• Spring Fling, Friday, April 24, 12:30 - 2:30.
• Community Tag Sale, April 25, 9:00 - 3:00.
• Prom scheduled for June 5.
• May 16 Pet Parade and Car/Pet Wash.
• Handle with Care Train the Trainers Program with McCall.
• Student Support Team program in development.

Sarah Haynes and Lori Noto reported on March 18, 2026 meeting with staff:

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/10ww68CrUjy8pu7El5iMv8N74O9kKGwuY/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103081152426392811659&rtpof=true&sd=true
• Many great ideas shared.
• Productive meeting.
• To be discussed in greater detail, after Board contemplation, at next meeting.
• Lori highlighted Jill's interview on WZBG in connection with ideas, re: video testimonials.